Day Guide for Monday January 21st 2019 What are the holidays on January 21st 2019?

This is our day guide for Monday January 21st 2019 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Holidays on January 21st 2019

International: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Each year on the third Monday of January, America honors the birth, life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Azerbaijan: Martyrs Day Holiday

Commemorates Black January (1990) when Soviet troops entered Baku and killed more than 130 civilians

Barbados: Errol Barrow Day

Commemorates the Birthday of Errol Barrow, who was the first Prime Minister of Barbados

Dominican Republic: Lady of Altagracia

Our Lady of Altagracia is a portrait of the Virgin Mary painted in the 16th century, kept in The Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia in the city of Salvaleón de Higüey

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Malaysia (regional): Thaipusam

Thaipusam is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan

Mauritius: Thaipoosam Cavadee

Thaipoosam Cavadee is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan

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New Zealand (regional): Wellington Anniversary Day

Wellington Anniversary Day is the Monday that falls closest to January 22nd and is observed as a public holiday within the old provincial boundaries

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Nigeria (regional): Public Holiday

Borno. To allow residents to come out and welcome President Buhari who is set to visit the state

Public sector only

USA (regional): Civil Rights Day

Honours the activities of civil rights movements combined with the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.

Public sector only

USA (regional): Robert E. Lee's Birthday

Robert E. Lee's Birthday holiday is a US state holiday that marks the birthday of Confederate General Robert E. Lee in 1807.

Observances on January 21st 2019

United Kingdom: Blue Monday

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Blue Monday

USA: National Granola Bar Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Granola Bar Day

USA: National Hugging Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Hugging Day

USA: Squirrel Appreciation Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Squirrel Appreciation Day

Poland: Grandma's Day

Find out the history, traditions and dates of Grandma's Day in Poland.

Israel: Tu B'Shevat

A Jewish festival called Rosh HaShanah La'Ilanot, literally 'New Year of the Trees'.

USA: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Each year on the third Monday of January, America honors the birth, life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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General Information for January 21st 2019
There are 10 public holidays today.
Day 21 of 2019
344 days left in 2019
Week 04 of the year
On this Day in History
1968 - In the Vietnam war, the North Vietnamese Army attacks the American air base at Khe Sanh, deploying 20,000 troops. The 5000 US Marines stationed there soon find themselves encircled and under siege.
1958 - Spanish conductor Ataúlfo Argenta dies of carbon monoxide poisoning while apparently letting his car warm up with the garage doors closed.
1955 - The 7,150-ton freighter Kingsbridge becomes stranded on Brighstone Ledge in the Isle of Wight's waters. She is finally refloated on 28 January, when she was towed back to sea by several tugs and a helicopter.
1940 - Statistically the best golfer of the 20th Century, Jack Nicklaus is born to Louis Charles Nicklaus Jr and Helen Nicklaus in Columbus, Ohio, USA.